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Industrial Hygiene: The Science Behind Safety

Industrial Hygiene: The Science Behind Safety

Safety on the job is no accident. Industrial hygiene is the science of protecting workers’ health and safety.

Respirators: Pursuing the Perfect Fit

Respirators: Pursuing the Perfect Fit

A NIOSH/NPPTL challenge aims to foster technology that helps improve respirator fit to protect workers from respiratory hazards.

The Role of Smart Grids in Enhancing Electrical Safety

How smart grids and IoT technology help prevent electrical incidents and improve safety in the workplace.



Pandemic-Proofing Our Air: How Standard 241 Makes Indoor Air Safer

Pandemic-Proofing Our Air: How Standard 241 Makes Indoor Air Safer

How a game-changing health standard strengthens protection against airborne viruses. ASHRAE’s recently released Standard 241 serves as a helpful reference for minimum safety standards in various buildings and spaces.

Handling Indoor Particulate Hazards with Vacuum Technology

Handling Indoor Particulate Hazards with Vacuum Technology

Vacuum conveyors and industrial vacuum cleaners reduce liability exposure to dust produced during the manufacturing process.

The Most Common Health and Safety Hazards on Construction Job Sites

The Most Common Health and Safety Hazards on Construction Job Sites

Seven hazards frequently occur on construction sites. Here’s how recognizing and training workers on these dangers can significantly improve workplace safety and productivity.

Choosing the Right Eye Protection for the Job

Choosing the Right Eye Protection for the Job

There are many product features built into today’s eye protection. What considerations should be made before choosing eye protection for the job?

Tackling Slips, Trips and Falls

Tackling Slips, Trips and Falls

Some of the most common workplace injuries are caused by slips, trips and falls. How do safety managers identify their causes and implement effective solutions?

Guam Contractor Faces More Than $1 Million in OSHA Penalties

Guam Contractor Faces More Than $1 Million in OSHA Penalties

Giant Construction Corp. exposed workers to trench-based safety hazards.

The Bystander Effect: Its Influence on Workplace Accident Response and Prevention

The Bystander Effect: Its Influence on Workplace Accident Response and Prevention

Learning more about the bystander effect can help organizations understand how it could affect workplace accident response if prevention measures are not taken.

Confronting Workplace Violence, Harassment and Mental Health

An employee survey has tackled the critical topics of workplace violence, harassment and mental health. On this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, we'll talk with a key employee from the company behind the study to discuss what it says about the current status of these concerns in work environments.

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Occurs on May 6-10, 2024

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Occurs on May 6-10, 2024

The annual initiative aims to reduce fatalities in the construction industry.

OSHA Identifies Safety Violations at 2 Florida Construction Contractors

OSHA Identifies Safety Violations at Florida Construction Contractors

The crane safety failures led to a fatal incident on a highway ramp in Orlando, Florida.

National COSH Reveals 2024 ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Unsafe Employers

National COSH Reveals 2024 ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Unsafe Employers

This list includes employers cited for risking the safety of workers and communities through practices resulting in preventable illnesses, injuries and fatalities.

Hanover Foods Receives $761,876 in Penalties Following Multiple OSHA Inspections

Hanover Foods Receives $761,876 in Penalties Following Multiple OSHA Inspections

The food manufacturer received a total of 70 violations.

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